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Boggabilla
Stop for one night on the Newell Highway, or skip: Boggabilla has a pub, a motel and a gallery, and nothing that needs two days.
Boggabilla is a 990-person village on the Newell Highway at the Queensland border, 10 km from Goondiwindi and 115 km from Moree. It is a fuel-and-bed stop on the long inland drive, not a destination. One night, or a leg-stretch, is the right call; the nearest real services, car rental and supermarkets are in Goondiwindi.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (inland heat, 35 °C (95 °F)+ days)avoid Dec–Feb (inland heat, 95 °F (35 °C)+ days)
- Airports
- Goondiwindi (GOO) · Moree (MRZ)
- Nights
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About Boggabilla
Boggabilla is a small village of 990 people (2016) in the New England region of New South Wales. It lies at the meeting point of the Newell and Bruxner highways, 10 km south-east of Goondiwindi in Queensland, 115 km north-east of Moree and 62 km north-west of Yetman. The surrounding soil is fertile and used for cotton, broadacre crops, sheep and beef cattle, and a number of residents travel to Goondiwindi for work. The village sits within the Moree Plains Shire Local Government Area.
The name comes from the Kamilaroi indigenous language and is said to mean 'full of creeks'. For travellers on the inland route, Boggabilla works as a brief stop rather than a base; shopping and car rental are found in Goondiwindi, and there is no taxi or local bus service in the village.
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Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
- Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
- Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
- Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
See
What is worth your time in Boggabilla.
- Euraba Artists and Papermakers Gallery — Indigenous artists here show handmade paper art produced from cotton off-cuts from the local clothing industry; bookings are essential.
- Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park — About 71 km south-east via the Bruxner Highway, it has toilets, picnic tables, horse riding trails and Aboriginal sites, with four-wheel-drive needed on most tracks and free entry.
- Boomi Artesian Spa Pools — Roughly 90 km west, this complex has a 25 m cold pool, a wading pool and a hot artesian spa pool, plus a caravan park and general store on site.
Eat and drink
Specialities of this place.
- Boggabilla Town and Country Club — On Yeoman Street, it serves bistro fare; phone ahead for opening hours.
- Wobbly Boot Hotel — A pub on the corner of Merriwa and North streets, also the town's coach stop.
Customs
- The village name is Kamilaroi in origin and translates as 'full of creeks'.
- Farming shapes the area: cotton, broadacre crops, sheep and beef cattle are all raised on the fertile soil.
- Some residents commute to Goondiwindi for work, and locals generally shop there too.
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Boggabilla000 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Boggabilla, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyA quiet highway village; the real risks are the road (random drug and alcohol testing, 110 km/h (68 mph) limit), summer heat and the lack of banks…A quiet highway village; the real risks are the road (random drug and alcohol testing, 68 mph (110 km/h) limit), summer heat and the lack of banks…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From mobiles
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckGOO Goondiwindi Airport (About 10 km (6.2 mi) north-west; limited scheduled services, check current operators).GOO Goondiwindi Airport (About 6.2 mi (10 km) north-west; limited scheduled services, check current operators).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or takeaway snackA$5–9 (≈ US$4–6)
- Beerschooner at the pub / can from the storeA$7–10 (≈ US$5–7)A$5–7 (≈ US$4–5)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)
- Budget bedMotel double room (Boggabilla Motel), a night, per roomA$120 (≈ US$80)
- Mid-range bedMotel double room (Boggabilla Motel), a night, per roomA$150 (≈ US$100)
- High-end bedMotel double room (Boggabilla Motel), a night, per roomA$190 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$150 (≈ US$100) · High A$260 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GOO Goondiwindi Airport (About 10 km (6.2 mi) north-west; limited scheduled services, check current operators) · MRZ Moree Airport (115 km (71 mi) south-west on the Newell Highway; scheduled services from Sydney, check)GOO Goondiwindi Airport (About 6.2 mi (10 km) north-west; limited scheduled services, check current operators) · MRZ Moree Airport (71 mi (115 km) south-west on the Newell Highway; scheduled services from Sydney, check)
Map of Boggabilla
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Boggabilla
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Goondiwindi · 7.2 km straight line
- Yetman · 53 km straight line
- Texas, Queensland · 85 km straight line
- Ashford · 107 km straight line
- Warialda · 107 km straight line
- Moree · 109 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Feb
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jul (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (7 rain days), driest Apr (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Boggabilla: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
4 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. There is no taxi and no local bus in Boggabilla, and the nearest car rental is in Goondiwindi. Everything in the village is a short walk, but the national park and spa pools are 70–90 km away.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Goondiwindi, Queensland
goDoor to door: About 10 min
Drive north on the Newell Highway/A39, 9 km (5.6 mi)Drive north on the Newell Highway/A39, 5.6 mi (9 km)
Supermarkets, car rental, banks and the border-town services Boggabilla lacks. Watch the one-hour time change in daylight-saving months.
Boomi Artesian Spa Pools
goDoor to door: About 1 h 10 min
Drive west via Gunsynd Way and Mungindi–Goondiwindi Bridge Road, 90 km (56 mi)Drive west via Gunsynd Way and Mungindi–Goondiwindi Bridge Road, 56 mi (90 km)
Hot artesian spa and a 25 m cold pool; adults A$5, children 3+ and concession A$4 (check hours). No petrol station in Boomi.
Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Bruxner Highway south-east through Yetman, then Fishers Road, 71 km (44 mi)Bruxner Highway south-east through Yetman, then Fishers Road, 44 mi (71 km)
Free entry, toilets and picnic tables; most tracks need 4WD. Check park alerts before setting out.
Moree
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Newell Highway/A39 south-west, 115 km (71 mi)Newell Highway/A39 south-west, 71 mi (115 km)
The regional centre for artesian pools, services and the visitor information centre at 67 Alice Street.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Yeoman Street / Merriwa Street village centre
The only real option: Boggabilla Motel behind the Wobbly Boot Hotel, walking distance to the pub, club and gallery.
Goondiwindi (Queensland)
10 km (6.2 mi) north-west across the border; more motels, car rental and supermarkets if Boggabilla is full.6.2 mi (10 km) north-west across the border; more motels, car rental and supermarkets if Boggabilla is full.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$140–220 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
- High
- A$220 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room (Boggabilla Motel)1 × 1 night × A$150 | A$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150 | A$300 |
| Boomi Artesian Spa Pools entry, adult2 × A$5 | A$10 |
| Pub or club counter meal2 × A$28 · check | A$56 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25 | A$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$57 |
| Trip total≈ A$312 per person per day, bed included | A$623≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and long-distance coach fares excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or takeaway snack | A$5–9 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub or club counter mealcheck | A$22–35 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Beer: schooner at the pub / can from the store | A$7–10 (≈ US$5–7) / A$5–7 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Unleaded petrol, per litrecheck | A$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) |
| Boomi Artesian Spa Pools, adult / child 3+ | A$5 (≈ US$4) / A$4 (≈ US$3) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | A$20–40 (≈ US$14–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Newell Highway is a drug and alcohol testing corridor: Boggabilla highway patrol runs random tests and vehicle searches. Do not exceed 110 km/h (68 mph).Newell Highway is a drug and alcohol testing corridor: Boggabilla highway patrol runs random tests and vehicle searches. Do not exceed 68 mph (110 km/h).
- No banks and no ATM except the 24 h Coles Express fuel stop; bring cash or a card that works at the pump.
- Queensland does not use daylight saving: from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April, NSW times are one hour ahead of Goondiwindi times. Check coach and flight times against the right zone.
- Fuel up before long stretches: the next 24 h fuel south is at the Coles Express, and Boomi has no petrol station at all.
- Summer inland heat is the real hazard; carry water on any walk.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From mobiles
- 112
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From mobiles112
Embassy
No embassies in Boggabilla; the nearest consulates and embassies are in Sydney and Canberra (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Boggabilla → Goondiwindi, by car: 9 km (5.6 mi), about 10 min; no taxi or bus service5.6 mi (9 km), about 10 min; no taxi or bus service
- Boggabilla → Moree, by car: 115 km (71 mi), about 1 h 15 min on the Newell Highway71 mi (115 km), about 1 h 15 min on the Newell Highway
- Coach stop, Boggabilla: 116 Merriwa Street, opposite the general store; book with the operator, not at the stop (check)
Say or show
- Where's the servo? — Where is the fuel station?
- Is that Queensland time or NSW time? — Is there a time difference?
- Do you take card? — Can I pay by card?
- How far to the next town? — How far to the next town?
- Can I get a taxi out here? — Is there a taxi?
- Cheers — Thanks
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Boggabilla. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (inland heat, 35 °C+ days) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for GOO and MRZ: last coach and flight times field-checked, Goondiwindi taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster with rescue anchors: Merriwa Street coach stop, Wobbly Boot Hotel, Town and Country Club, Euraba Gallery, police station and 24 h fuel.
- Place pages with verified hours (Euraba Gallery by appointment, club kitchen, spa pools) and eat pages with last orders.
- Border and time-zone fixtures so daylight-saving and Queensland-time arrivals go green.
Sources
- officialMoree Tourism — visitor information
- officialNSW National Parks — Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park
- officialTransport for NSW — regional coach timetables
- officialCrisps Coaches — timetables and bookings
- officialNSW Police — Boggabilla Police Station
- secondaryWikivoyage: Boggabilla, revision 5333804 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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